--- title: Heartland School Solutions | Connections | MySchoolBucks (2) description: MySchoolBucks | (2) --- [![Heartland-AGPC-logo-main](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png?width=168&height=31&name=Heartland-AGPC-logo-main.png)](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en) ![Heartland](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Heartland_May2018/images/aglobalpaymentscompany_identifier_grey.png) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com/) - [Back to Main Site](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/) - Products - [Nutrition Technology](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/nutrition-technology) - [Payment Solutions](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/payment-solutions) - Support - [Support Central](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/support-central) - [Technical Consulting](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/consulting) - Events - [Training Events](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/training-events) - [Shows and Conferences](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/shows-and-conferences) - [Connect 2026](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/connect) - About - [Our Story](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/our-story) - [Partnerships](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/integrations) - [Careers](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/about/careers) - Resources - [Webinars](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/webinars-nutrition) - [Guides & Templates](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/resources/guides-templates) - [Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com) # ![Connections Blog](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/LP_Templates/Connections-Blog/Connections-Blog-Logo-2024.svg) Fresh insights for school leaders ## [Don't miss out! Register now for Connect 2024](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/dont-miss-out-register-now-for-connect-2024) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/registration%20is%20now%20open-1.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/dont-miss-out-register-now-for-connect-2024) It’s time to [register for Connect 2024](https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=781656&)! Meet the Heartland team in Durham, NC for our biggest training event of the year, where you can hear about all of our products and what’s coming in the year ahead. Take a look at what you’ll have the chance to learn more about at this year’s conference: [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/dont-miss-out-register-now-for-connect-2024) ## [How one centralized payments platform helped Leeds City School District](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-one-centralized-payments-platform-helped-leeds-city-school-district) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Leeds%20city%20blog%20header%202.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-one-centralized-payments-platform-helped-leeds-city-school-district)   I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Ryan Miller, who serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Leeds City Schools in Alabama. Ryan brings a unique perspective to the table as a certified public accountant (CPA) and has been utilizing [MySchoolBucks](https://www.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/en/payment-solutions) for some time now. As a self-proclaimed MySchoolBucks lover, Ryan shared his experience with the platform and the benefits and features he finds most valuable. [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/how-one-centralized-payments-platform-helped-leeds-city-school-district) ## [Celebrate GivingTuesday this year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/celebrate-givingtuesday-this-year) By [Emily Schoeneck](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-schoeneck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Giving%20Tuesday%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/celebrate-givingtuesday-this-year) Since 2012, [GivingTuesday](https://www.givingtuesday.org/) has been a global initiative that encourages people to do good during the holiday season. This year on November 28th, join the movement and help your community get involved by supporting the causes that matter most to your school district! [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/celebrate-givingtuesday-this-year) ## [The how to’s for managing meal debt in 2023 and beyond](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-how-tos-for-managing-meal-debt-in-2023-and-beyond) By [Emily Liptak](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/emily-liptak) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Lunch%20Debt%20-%20Blog%20Header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-how-tos-for-managing-meal-debt-in-2023-and-beyond) In summer 2022 universal free meal waivers expired and, due to this change, many school nutrition programs are again faced with the challenge of managing student meal debt. In a [November 2022 survey](https://schoolnutrition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-School-Nutrition-Trends-Report.pdf) of school nutrition directors conducted by the School Nutrition Association, districts reported meal debt as low as $15 and as high as $1.7 million with an accumulated debt totaling over 19 million dollars nationwide.  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-how-tos-for-managing-meal-debt-in-2023-and-beyond) ## [Experience It All at Connect 2023 – Here’s What To Expect](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/experience-it-all-at-connect23-heres-what-to-expect) By [Melissa Colopietro](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/melissa-colopietro) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Connect23-Connections-Blog-Header.png)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/experience-it-all-at-connect23-heres-what-to-expect) Connect 2023 is almost here! Join us in Nashville March 21-22 or virtually March 27-30 for our largest training conference of the year. This is your chance to learn more about your Heartland products, connect with peers, meet with product experts, and so much more. Here are a few things to look forward to: [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/experience-it-all-at-connect23-heres-what-to-expect) ## [Four Key Areas Where Schools Can Reduce Cash Handling](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/four-key-areas-where-schools-can-reduce-cash-handling) By [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/andrew-larotonda) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/blog-reduce-cash-handling.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/four-key-areas-where-schools-can-reduce-cash-handling) As districts start planning for the return of students in the new school year, ensuring the health and safety of staff and students is more important than ever. This new mindset requires schools to rethink some of their policies and procedures, in particular, the way they collect and manage school payments.  Contactless payments can play an essential role in helping to limit in-person interactions and reducing physical cash handling. Many schools have already adopted an online payment solution that gives parents a convenient way to pay online, while giving staff an easy way to manage those payments. Here are four key areas where schools can reduce cash handling: [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/four-key-areas-where-schools-can-reduce-cash-handling) ## [5 Unique Ways Parent Organizations Can Fundraise This School Year](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/5-unique-ways-parent-organizations-can-fundraise-this-school-year) By [Andrew Larotonda](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/andrew-larotonda) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/School%20Fundraisers.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/5-unique-ways-parent-organizations-can-fundraise-this-school-year) The beginning of the school year is a busy time for parent teacher organizations to raise funds for events, field trips, school supplies, athletics, and more. Fundraisers also help PTO or PTA volunteers get involved with their school community to reach their organization's goals. While raising money can be as easy as requesting a donation, hosting events or contests can increase participation and provide a fun experience for families. Here are some unique fundraising ideas for your parent organizations this upcoming school year:  [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/5-unique-ways-parent-organizations-can-fundraise-this-school-year) ## [The Continued Success of Greenville County School's Annual Golf Fundraiser](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-continued-success-of-greenville-county-schools-annual-golf-fundraiser) By [Nate Winans](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/nate-winans) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Greenville%20County%20Students.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-continued-success-of-greenville-county-schools-annual-golf-fundraiser) Over the last 23 years, Greenville County Schools in South Carolina has hosted their annual [Greenville County Schools (GCS) Scholarship Tournament](https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/News/main.asp?titleid=1904golf). The event brings in hundreds of participants to raise scholarship money for high school seniors. Since its inception, the tournament has raised over $550,000 in scholarship funds to help over 4,000 graduating seniors. In the last few years the tournament has partnered with MySchoolBucks to help collect registrations and payments online.   [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/the-continued-success-of-greenville-county-schools-annual-golf-fundraiser) ## [Your PTO Could Win a $1,000 Donation from MySchoolBucks](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/your-pto-could-win-a-1000-donation-from-myschoolbucks) By [Renee Piazza](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-piazza) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/Blog/reach2win-blog-header.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/your-pto-could-win-a-1000-donation-from-myschoolbucks) Parent organizations are committed to fostering positive change and improvements in their school communities, and MySchoolBucks wants to help! In an effort to support opportunities for growth and enrichment, MySchoolBucks is excited to partner with parent organizations this school year with the first-ever [Reach2Win Challenge](https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/reach2win). [**Read More ⟶**](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/your-pto-could-win-a-1000-donation-from-myschoolbucks) ## [MySchoolBucks Accepted by the College Board for New AP Exam Providers Program](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-accepted-by-the-college-board-for-new-ap-exam-providers-program) By [Renee Piazza](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/author/renee-piazza) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/hubfs/ap-exam-banner.jpg)](https://blog.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/myschoolbucks-accepted-by-the-college-board-for-new-ap-exam-providers-program) Every year the [Advanced Placement Program](https://ap.collegeboard.org/)[(AP)](https://ap.collegeboard.org/) grants millions of eligible high school students the opportunity to participate in advanced courses and earn college credit. AP Coordinators who manage and teach AP Courses have several tasks throughout the year to ensure students are prepared to take the AP Exams in May. Part of this process includes collecting student fees and ordering AP Exams through the [College Board](https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/). 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